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IanMeadows

LL.B. (Hons), Director

Dispute Resolution and Property Litigation Lichfield

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Ian Meadows is a seasoned solicitor with 28+ years’ experience in property and commercial litigation. He acts for individuals and companies in the High Court, County Court, specialist property tribunals and at public inquiries, bringing clear strategy and results-focused case management.

28+ years' experience

Legally Sound

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Ian has appeared on Legally Sound, the Ansons podcast.

Legally Sound, episode 14

Unpacking Property Law: Leasehold, Freehold, and Everything In Between

With Ian Meadows 15 April 2025
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Practice areas

Ian's expertise covers

Ian is known for his expertise in property litigation. Over the years he has advised on a broad range of property and land disputes. He is also known for advising on public rights of way involving the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Highways Act 1980 and Commons Act 2006.

His work spans commercial landlord and tenant disputes (1954 Act renewals, consents and breaches), service charge claims, forfeiture and relief from forfeiture, possession of land and dilapidations. He also advises on boundary, easement and restrictive covenant disputes, adverse possession, trespass and nuisance and overage and development agreement issues, as well as advising on public right of way (DMMO) and village green cases.

Beyond property litigation, Ian advises on company, partnership, director and shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, debt recovery, enforcement and corporate insolvency. His approach is pragmatic and determined, aimed at efficient, cost-effective outcomes in complex cases.

In addition, Ian represents clients in director and shareholder disputes, intellectual property claims, debt recovery and corporate insolvency matters.

  • Commercial landlord and tenant: 1954 Act renewals, consents, breaches, forfeiture, relief and possession
  • Service charge and dilapidations claims
  • Boundary, easement and restrictive covenant disputes; adverse possession, trespass and nuisance
  • Overage, options and development agreement disputes
  • Company, partnership, director and shareholder disputes; contractual disputes
  • Debt recovery, enforcement and corporate insolvency
  • Public rights of way (DMMO) and village green matters
Track record

Recent experience

Property development dispute

Acted in a multi-party development dispute involving restrictive covenants and complex land rights.

Feedback

Ian's feedback

Ian Meadows is outstanding technically and as a strategist. He enjoys outstanding client relations.

Legal 500 UK 2026
The team

Commercial property

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Jonathan Rowley Director Jonathan Rowley Amy Newport Solicitor Amy Newport Poppy Hawksley Trainee Solicitor Poppy Hawksley
Off the clock

Beyond the brief

  • Rugby

    Ian is a keen rugby fan.

  • Outdoors

    He likes anything which gets him outdoors, including walking, gardening and paddleboarding.

  • The ukulele

    He is also (still) trying to master the ukulele.

  • Family

    Ian is married with two children.

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Where to find Ian

Ian is based at our Lichfield office.

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